An analysis of alternative methodologies and interpretations of mortgage discrimination research using simulated data

Academy of Banking Studies Journal

Volumn 9, Issue 1-2, 2010, Pages 65-75

  Brown, Christopher L ^a   Simpson, W Gary ^b  

^a WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 78149379773     PISSN: 19392230     EISSN: 19392249     Source Type: Journal    
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